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Hi Dane. Funny how things work out because I found all the electrical parts and the speedo on ebay about a week ago. [] I had to buy most of the glass and the tank to get the stuff so I'll have a few more parts that I won't be needing. I've had the bike for years and had been posting adds for the headlight and speedo every now and then for what seems like forever. I also found a newly posted image on the web showing the bike with all the accessories including the turn signals. It is the 73 model and is in amazingly original shape. It did have the rear taillight, but the rest of the electrical parts were removed before I picked it up. The bars/cables/levers, Dunlop chain, English Dunlop tires, grips, Dunlop rims, ect are all original and in great shape. I can't wait to get the accessories mounted. What parts do you need for your Rickman?

James Jorgensen
Red Bud, Michigan
74 1/2 Mint Enduro
74 1/2 Mint MX
74 Scrambler 250

First the X2 Sky Cycle....and now this? I guess I can't have them both......

James Jorgensen
Red Bud, Michigan
74 1/2 Mint Enduro
74 1/2 Mint MX
74 Scrambler 250

Jay. Full face no question. I'd be toothless many times over without a full face helmet. I'm not very pretty to begin with, but teeth make a big difference. Whatever you end up buying make sure you try it on first. From brand to brand size fitment varies WILDLY! I sell a lot of helmets and a small in one brand can fit like a large in another brand....literally. There are some brands that will not fit my mellon no matter what size I try such as... Bell helmets. The human race has a lot of different head shapes and thank God all helmets don't fit the same. Trust me on this one, a European head is almost always shaped different than an Asian. A long skinny head like mine does not fit very well into a round shell. ;)Try on a bunch of them before you buy.

James Jorgensen
Red Bud, Michigan
74 1/2 Mint Enduro
74 1/2 Mint MX
74 Scrambler 250

Hi Bob. I'll be at the shop from 10am to 7pm. I'd have called you already, but I can't recall where I put your phone number......stupid brain. [)] Just in case your organizational skills are a match for mine, here's my number. 269 683-1600.

James Jorgensen
Red Bud, Michigan
74 1/2 Mint Enduro
74 1/2 Mint MX
74 Scrambler 250

Hi Bob. I'll be at the shop from 10am to 7pm. I'd have called you already, but I can't recall where I put your phone number......stupid brain. [)] Just in case your organizational skills are a match for mine, here's my number. 269 683-1600.

James Jorgensen
Red Bud, Michigan
74 1/2 Mint Enduro
74 1/2 Mint MX
74 Scrambler 250

Rob, those display stands are awesome! I've been looking for ways to mount some of my bikes for display, but it looks like your way ahead of me. I'd like to come up with a mounting setup that would allow me to mount bikes to the ceiling horizontally. I'd gladly pay you for your time to come up with something if your interested? Oh yea....MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone:D

James Jorgensen
Red Bud, Michigan
74 1/2 Mint Enduro
74 1/2 Mint MX
74 Scrambler 250

Alrighty Bob, I'm with you on this one. I'm waiting for the day when Michigan plays ND again though........ Hey, what can I say... I may live in Michigan, but I'm only 5 miles away from "touchdown Jesus"!

James Jorgensen
Red Bud, Michigan
74 1/2 Mint Enduro
74 1/2 Mint MX
74 Scrambler 250

I hope that the folks at AHRMA know that we are not all against them. I'm sure that many of them could use a boost these days. I can only imagine how unappreciated many of them must feel. Well said Paul.

James Jorgensen
Red Bud, Michigan
74 1/2 Mint Enduro
74 1/2 Mint MX
74 Scrambler 250

If that makes you wonder, just check this one out. Ebay item #320029856714. Who would have ever thought a fuel tank for a fairly common bike would bring over $2000? YIKES [:0] I thought it was a fluke, but the next week another NOS tank popped up that was missing the original stripping and it sold for even more!


James Jorgensen
Red Bud, Michigan
74 1/2 Mint Enduro
74 1/2 Mint MX
74 Scrambler 250

Hi there Bob. I decided to let the Scrambler rest. Since the race is going to be held with modern bikes, I'm going to ride the Evo class to try and save my aching back. [xx(] I'll be on a 79 Husky 390CR instead of the Penton. I'll keep looking for a set of shocks for the 250. I'm still thinking about a set of Progressives as the price is reasonable, but I'd really rather have a set that's period correct. With a little patience I'm sure some will turn up eventually. Looks like the weather will be totally uncooperative with possible snow in the mix! Break out the long johns and bring some firewood. See you there!

James Jorgensen
Red Bud, Michigan
74 1/2 Mint Enduro
74 1/2 Mint MX
74 Scrambler 250

Hi all. Phil, you make me blush. Thanks for the kind words. [:I] Looks like your not going to make it to Red Bud this year. Hopefully you can get up here one of these days! Dwight, I'll see if Parts Unlimited has the PS 12 series. Ric, Jay, Tony....thanks for all your input. Looks like this years race is going to be a one day event with modern bikes in the mix. I would imagine the track is going to get really rough! I'm pretty disappointed that we will have to run with the modern bikes as the track starts out rough enough as it is. Perhaps an Evo bike would be a better choice for this one. I would imagine that by lap 2 I'll be looking for the white flag! [x(] Anyone else planning to attend?

James Jorgensen
Red Bud, Michigan
74 1/2 Mint Enduro
74 1/2 Mint MX
74 Scrambler 250

Hi Tony. I'll have to go look again as it's been awhile since I checked, but if my poor memory is working [xx(]it seems that the seal head looked to be removable.

James Jorgensen
Red Bud, Michigan
74 1/2 Mint Enduro
74 1/2 Mint MX
74 Scrambler 250

Anyone know where to get a set of seals for a set of Koni shocks?

James Jorgensen
Red Bud, Michigan
74 1/2 Mint Enduro
74 1/2 Mint MX
74 Scrambler 250

Hi Ric, you've got mail. Thanks for the lead on the new shocks Jay. Anyone reading this planning on attending the Grass race at Red Bud? It would be nice to meet some of you. I've got a lot of names with no faces to attach them to.

James Jorgensen
Red Bud, Michigan
74 1/2 Mint Enduro
74 1/2 Mint MX
74 Scrambler 250

Hi there Phil. Sorry I missed you at mid-ohio. Just too busy with work these days. [V] Ric, I appreciate any help you might offer with some shocks to keep the tail end in line.


James Jorgensen
Red Bud, Michigan
74 1/2 Mint Enduro
74 1/2 Mint MX
74 Scrambler 250